Losing a Legacy: The collapse of the Stroh Brewing Company (2017)
Frances Stroh talks about what it was like to grow up in her famous family and the impact after it all fell apart.
Family and Interpersonal Relationships Sub-categories:
- Children and Parenting (180)
- Friendship (6)
- Marriage and Divorce (14)
Domestic Violence: How It Happens and How We Can Try to Stop It (2017)
Two psychologists familiar discuss what victims can do to remove themselves from the abuse and how being a witness to or a victim of abuse affects the the family dynamic.
The Fight for Paternity Leave (2017)
For many dads, the stigma and financial burdens of trying to stay home means they have little time to bond at home. We talk to Josh Levs, a journalist who took the fight for paternity leave head-on.
Beating a Mental Health Crisis: One couple’s journey through the psych ward
One morning without warning, Giulia Lukach experienced a psychotic break. We talk to her husband Mark about the couple's journey.
The Lost Art of Writing Letters (2017)
Everyday, we send and receive emails, but when’s the last time you wrote or received a handwritten letter?
Culture Crash: Aziz Ansari Has a Lot to Say in “Master of None”
This weekend, you may have noticed a Netflix banner for the new season of Master of None. The show was created by, and stars, comedian Aziz Ansari and made a big splash in the fall of 2015 when it first debuted.
The Ethics and Impact of Genetic Screenings on Children (2017)
Science enables us to know much more than ever before. We can be aware of what disorders we could pass on to our kids and we can conduct screenings on children to discover irregularities in their genes. Such screenings can help doctors catch issues early but they can also put a huge burden on families.
The Adventure is Still Out There: Explorers past and present, explored
We talk to two experts about some notable explorers of the past and ways you can see the world through fresh eyes yourself.
The State of Education for Students with Autism (2017)
We discuss the current status of public schooling for autistic students and how the systems in place can be optimized to help students grow even more.
The Immigrant Narrative in Modern Times (2017)
We talk to two writers about the more modern immigrant journey.
The Legal Side of Cohabitation (2017)
We talk to a family law attorney who has written extensively about cohabitation to find out how society and the courts view cohabitation relationships.
The Trouble with Teaching Reading: Why so many children struggle with literacy
America is facing a literacy problem. We talk to several experts who suggest that we may simply be teaching the skill incorrectly.
Raising a Transgender Child
We talk to the parent and the doctor of a transgender child to discover what science says about gender transitions and how one family navigated the issues associated with having a child you suddenly don’t fully understand.
Life in the Shadow of the Columbine High School Shooting (2017)
Sue Klebold talks about her story and the mental health messages she wants every American to know.
The Stories Behind Nursery Rhymes
We talk to a librarian and author about where nursery rhymes came from and how they were used before they ended up in Mother Goose books.
Digital Independence (2017)
Our guest, Christina Cook, took a 31-day vacation from the Internet and learned how online life needs to be balanced with face-to-face communications and relaxation.
Fighting Fair and Productively (2017)
We talk to two experts on conflict about how to make disagreements with anyone, from your work life to your home life, into a more peaceful, enlightening experience.
Teaching Kids to Give Back (2016)
We talk to a mom and an author who together have created a children’s book and game designed to make giving back to others a fun pursuit.
Remembering the Activism of Tom Hayden
In 2004 we spoke with activist Tom Hayden, who passed away last month. His hopeful, yet controversial, thoughts on gangs and violence can still be beneficial.
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication for Kids (2016)
Too much screen time can be a detriment to face-to-face communication and decreases our ability to recognize emotions, and possibly even shorten our lives.
Kids Behavior and Parents Expectations
We explore why kids behave the way they do in certain situations, and offer strategies for dealing with a child that can help them grow more responsible.
Teaching Kids to Read by Expanding Their World
Our guest offers suggestions to parents, educators and policymakers about how expanding our children’s knowledge base in school will help make them read better.
Emotional Agility
Developing “emotional agility” to deal with the thoughts, emotions and the stories we have in our lives.
Kids and Nutrition
We talk to a nutritionist and a chef about strategies and foods that parents can use to help their kids make better choices at mealtime and in between.
